Travel Physical Therapist

Full job description

The Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The PT also examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.


Opening is for Travel position



Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and establishes a plan of care. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify as necessary.
• Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum care benefit.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans following Hospital requirements and established guidelines.
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Prepares discharge plans.
• Coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to support staff.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Attends and participates in the weekly team conference.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Compliance with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance and keeps up with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the organization's overall effectiveness.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education & Experience: 1-2 years of direct patient physical therapy care and treatment experience is required.
• Virginia state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required/ compact state license.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification is required.

Job Type: Full-time permanent position

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Sign on bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Ability to Commute: